It was a temple of Fujiwara Family who had strong powers from the ancient times to the Middle Ages,
the five-storied Pagoda of 50 meters high is so excellent among the Japanese temples
that you will be overwhelmed if you look up nearby.
In addition, be sure to have a look at the statues of Buddha in the National Treasure Museum.
You will be surprised at their expressiveness.
KANSAI [ Nara ]
-Temples
Todai-ji Temple is the symbol of Nara,where there is the Hall of Daibutsu or the Great Buddha of the world biggest woode...
KANSAI [ Nara ]
-Historic Sites
Shosoin was the warehouse of Todai-ji Temple.It is one of the important constructions along with Todai-ji Temple in Nara...
KANSAI [ Nara ]
-Shrines
Kasuga Taisha is a shrine founded in 768 in hope of the prosperity of the capital.The conspicuously outstanding shrine p...
KANSAI [ Nara ]
-Specific Nature
It is a symbolic park of Nara, where the scene that wild deer graze grassin the central park of the town can only be see...
KANSAI [ Nara ]
-Temples
It is a temple which was built by the Chinese priest, Ganjin who came to Japan in the Nara period.Kondo or the main hall...
KANSAI [ Nara ]
-Temples
Yakushi-ji Temple is near Toshodai-ji Temple and it is well known for the Triple Tower a beautiful national treasure,but...
KANSAI [ Nara ]
-Historic Sites
Although it is near Todai-ji Temple, it is another world inside.There are two beautiful gardens built in the Edo period ...